Quoted from ProjektPat:

I'd like to give an update on some mods I've installed. I mentioned earlier the 3D raptor toy that was poorly done. Well today I got a box of mods from mezel mods and I'd like to give people a cautionary tale.
First up I went to install the spinning helicopter mod. The instructions say to just pull on the post and unscrew it and it will come undone. This was NOT the case. This took me about an hour to accomplish. The screw underneath would just spin with the post no matter what. I had to get a pair of needlenose pliers to get underneath it and grab the tiny screw while unscrewing it. Even doing this was INCREDIBLY difficult. My hands are all torn up and it took me an hour all said and done. Instructions were very poor. Also in the instructions it shows there's 3 pieces of tape stuck to the bottom. I only got one unattached that I had to cut up into smaller pieces.
Secondly I got the raptor pen mod. The instructions and pictures on their page make it seem like it comes with 2 pieces of wire. Instead I got 1 and it was all wrapped around itself which led to the wire being all bent up. The biggest issue however was that one of the pegs that have the holes that you thread the wire through was broken off at some point in the manufacturing process. It wasn't anywhere in the box so it must have happened on location. Also the idea that you're supposed to be able to easily tape on the 10,000 volt sign onto the wire is pretty silly. There's no way it would have held on it was just barely hanging on. I ended up super gluing it to the wire.
Overall given what I paid I'm pretty unimpressed.
That being said I took the instructions of 2manyhobbies and added the brachiosaurus and it looks great.

Quoted from ProjektPat:

Secondly I got the raptor pen mod. The instructions and pictures on their page make it seem like it comes with 2 pieces of wire. Instead I got 1 and it was all wrapped around itself which led to the wire being all bent up. The biggest issue however was that one of the pegs that have the holes that you thread the wire through was broken off at some point in the manufacturing process. It wasn't anywhere in the box so it must have happened on location. Also the idea that you're supposed to be able to easily tape on the 10,000 volt sign onto the wire is pretty silly. There's no way it would have held on it was just barely hanging on. I ended up super gluing it to the wire.
Overall given what I paid I'm pretty unimpressed.
That being said I took the instructions of 2manyhobbies and added the brachiosaurus and it looks great.

Quoted from ProjektPat:

I'd like to give an update on some mods I've installed. I mentioned earlier the 3D raptor toy that was poorly done. Well today I got a box of mods from mezel mods and I'd like to give people a cautionary tale.
First up I went to install the spinning helicopter mod. The instructions say to just pull on the post and unscrew it and it will come undone. This was NOT the case. This took me about an hour to accomplish. The screw underneath would just spin with the post no matter what. I had to get a pair of needlenose pliers to get underneath it and grab the tiny screw while unscrewing it. Even doing this was INCREDIBLY difficult. My hands are all torn up and it took me an hour all said and done. Instructions were very poor. Also in the instructions it shows there's 3 pieces of tape stuck to the bottom. I only got one unattached that I had to cut up into smaller pieces.
Secondly I got the raptor pen mod. The instructions and pictures on their page make it seem like it comes with 2 pieces of wire. Instead I got 1 and it was all wrapped around itself which led to the wire being all bent up. The biggest issue however was that one of the pegs that have the holes that you thread the wire through was broken off at some point in the manufacturing process. It wasn't anywhere in the box so it must have happened on location. Also the idea that you're supposed to be able to easily tape on the 10,000 volt sign onto the wire is pretty silly. There's no way it would have held on it was just barely hanging on. I ended up super gluing it to the wire.
Overall given what I paid I'm pretty unimpressed.
That being said I took the instructions of 2manyhobbies and added the brachiosaurus and it looks great.

Quoted from Da-Shaker:

Great game, but I think I'm going to have to switch to 5 ball.

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:

Just go for the extra balls in the game...It’ll be hard to feel good about any accomplishments you’ve made with the training wheels on. Practice makes perfect.

Quoted from Da-Shaker:

I usually get 1 extra ball for rescues. Where's the other extra balls hiding out? More rescues? Set for score?

Quoted from SNES:

I feel the same way on this game. The only thing I can figure is that people are trapping and shooting. Maybe I suck and need to play better, idk. Seems like everyone is consistently getting 500MM+. My GC is like 350MM and I have only gotten over 100MM like 5 times.
On the flip side, I read about people never reaching the wizard mode in Shadow and I can get there every 25 or so games. So I’m not a bad player IMO, I just suck at this game apparently. I don’t get it.
I know, I know, play better haha

Quoted from Metalman:

Not sure if I am posting correctly so here goes , I have had my game for just over a year , only in the past couple months have I starting paying more attention to the rules. My top game is 450M or so and like you I just don't understand how someone can get over a billion. Just the shear randomness of ball draining to Nedry or SDTM. I am playing on a stock game and have adjusted nothing, I just noticed the outlane posts are slotted holes , should I be moving those down to lessen the drains ? Any help would be appreciated

Quoted from Metalman:

Not sure if I am posting correctly so here goes , I have had my game for just over a year , only in the past couple months have I starting paying more attention to the rules. My top game is 450M or so and like you I just don't understand how someone can get over a billion. Just the shear randomness of ball draining to Nedry or SDTM. I am playing on a stock game and have adjusted nothing, I just noticed the outlane posts are slotted holes , should I be moving those down to lessen the drains ? Any help would be appreciated

Quoted from Jakers:

Question about the spinner shot. Is it supposed to go around to the upper flipper or go into the pops? Mine rattles and goes into the pops about 90% of the time. Slower spinner shots will go around to the upper flipper but clean, fast spinner shots will almost always rattle and go into the pops.

Quoted from Da-Shaker:

I usually get 1 extra ball for rescues. Where's the other extra balls hiding out? More rescues? Set for score?

Quoted from TaylorVA:

Been trying to lock in the best hurry up for Feed Trex and think I did it by completely the JP build on the upper loop. Anyone see 7 million?
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Quoted from MikeS:

6,750,000 is my highest as well. Curious to see if anyone has gotten over 7 million though.

Quoted from ProjektPat:

The biggest issue however was that one of the pegs that have the holes that you thread the wire through was broken off at some point in the manufacturing process.

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:

Turn your sling power down a bit....if anything move the Nedry outlane down one slot. Getting over 1 bil is not out of reach even for novice players but you HAVE TO have a solid understanding of the rules, you’ve got to stay on a single path to visitors center and you’ve got to incorporate some amount of focused trap and shoot play style. My high is only about 3 bil stock factory normal tilt and I’m unhappy about it. The reason I love this game is because it forces you to be a better player and it severely punishes you when you’re just flipping around.

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

I've actually created a better sign design that can be used on Mezel's raptor pit (or mine) as well as other areas such as the helipad where some people have put wiring. I sell them for $10 for 2 and they include your choice of sign on front.
You run the wire through the holes and bend in center around block to prevent rotation.
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Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

I've actually created a better sign design that can be used on Mezel's raptor pit (or mine) as well as other areas such as the helipad where some people have put wiring. I sell them for $10 for 2 and they include your choice of sign on front.
You run the wire through the holes and bend in center around block to prevent rotation.
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Quoted from Gogdog:

I tried google search but didn't find it....do you happen to have a pic of someone with wiring around their helipad?
Anyway, nice mod though. If mine starts showing like its about to fall all, I'll definitely order.

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

I just realized Dennis Nedry is "Nerdy" with the "rd" reversed. Dennis was the computer nerd, so wondering if this was the origin of his name or just coincidental.

Quoted from ProjektPat:

I noticed a rattling coming from the rear left of the machine yesterday during louder moments in the game. Anyone else notice this?

Quoted from jacksparrow0112:

First time pin owner here. I picked up a lightly used JP pro last April and my family and I have spent quarantine playing it a ton. I believe it had around 500 plays when I bought it second hand for $5,000, and it now has 4,500 lifetime plays.
Anyway, we are planning to move from Indiana to Colorado this summer and I am curious what the best way to move a pin would be. Any advice from those who have moved their pins would be great. Would I be better off selling my JP pro prior to the move, and then purchasing another used one out in Colorado? Curious to find out the best way to end up with this amazing game at our new home out west.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Kevin

Quoted from jacksparrow0112:

First time pin owner here. I picked up a lightly used JP pro last April and my family and I have spent quarantine playing it a ton. I believe it had around 500 plays when I bought it second hand for $5,000, and it now has 4,500 lifetime plays.
Anyway, we are planning to move from Indiana to Colorado this summer and I am curious what the best way to move a pin would be. Any advice from those who have moved their pins would be great. Would I be better off selling my JP pro prior to the move, and then purchasing another used one out in Colorado? Curious to find out the best way to end up with this amazing game at our new home out west.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Kevin

Quoted from Soulstoner:

Ive already noticed that sometimes launching with the plunger will not fully make the 180 ramp from the shooter lane, but the launch button will. Not sure if that’s by design or not, but it caught me off guard right away.

Quoted from jacksparrow0112:

First time pin owner here. I picked up a lightly used JP pro last April and my family and I have spent quarantine playing it a ton. I believe it had around 500 plays when I bought it second hand for $5,000, and it now has 4,500 lifetime plays.
Anyway, we are planning to move from Indiana to Colorado this summer and I am curious what the best way to move a pin would be. Any advice from those who have moved their pins would be great. Would I be better off selling my JP pro prior to the move, and then purchasing another used one out in Colorado? Curious to find out the best way to end up with this amazing game at our new home out west.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Kevin

Quoted from Hop721:

Regarding extra balls, I’ll pass on what I have drilled into my own head: First smart missile-hit action button 2 times for +5 rescues-often immediately lights extra ball (if hit, obviously). Second smart missile-hit action button 3 times for extra ball award (if first s.m. was a successful hit). I do it without looking now, which is pretty helpful if in the middle of a multi-ball.

Quoted from holden1090:

Looking for some advice. Fresh out of the box my left pop bumper does not fire when a ball hits it. I can fire the coil manually in test. However a ball will not cause it to fire . Makes collecting amber awards and chaos multi-ball very difficult . Anyone have a suggestion how I would approach fixing this ?

Quoted from ralphwiggum:

Sounds like a switch isn't registering. Put your game in switch test and manually press down on the skirt. See if it is registering.

Quoted from holden1090:

Thanks for the lightening fast response ! Yes you are correct the switch is not registering. Any switch repair suggestions?

Quoted from MrMikeman:

Just look at it. Probably something obvious like a de-soldered wire.

Quoted from Midwest77:

Quick question. The switch on the right half pipe (helicopter) isn't registering. Is the best fix likely replacing the switch altogether?

Quoted from ProjektPat:

The ball getting caught up in the top is a real problem for me, anyone else? I'm constantly having to tilt because the ball gets stuck.

Quoted from MrMikeman:

They don’t fail much. Most likely needs adjustment or wire is off somewhere.

Quoted from TVsFrank:

I never considered the wire being bent to be a big deal. I assume it was to look like the raptors have escaped and gotten through the wires like in the movie. I bent mine a little more and made an extra cut to make the effect stand out.
As said above, a dab of glue is all it takes for the sign, nothing to be stressed about.

Quoted from GeekedOnPinball:

Love the mezel mod raptor pen mod but its way better if you use uncoated picture hanging wire because you can shred it like the wire near the trex.
Also that last hook looks broken, its printed that way to look like it was broken out of...[quoted image]

Quoted from GeekedOnPinball:

Love the mezel mod raptor pen mod but its way better if you use uncoated picture hanging wire because you can shred it like the wire near the trex.
Also that last hook looks broken, its printed that way to look like it was broken out of...[quoted image]

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

I've actually created a better sign design that can be used on Mezel's raptor pit (or mine) as well as other areas such as the helipad where some people have put wiring. I sell them for $10 for 2 and they include your choice of sign on front.
You run the wire through the holes and bend in center around block to prevent rotation.
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Here are pics installed in my pin
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Looks better than seeing globs of glue on the back
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Here are my sign options
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Quoted from Gogdog:

The top where?

Quoted from GeekedOnPinball:

Love the mezel mod raptor pen mod but its way better if you use uncoated picture hanging wire because you can shred it like the wire near the trex.
Also that last hook looks broken, its printed that way to look like it was broken out of...[quoted image]

Quoted from ProjektPat:

In the pop bumpers behind the wire in the smart missile shot

Quoted from ProjektPat:

behind the gate above the spitter mostly